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About twelve years ago, right after high school, was one of the hardest times in my life. Before this, I used to write poetry often as a way to express myself and process. Well, today, I wrote my first poem in over 12 years, wahoo!

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Ring of firePit of despairPerpetual darknessLife unfair

As of lateI’m not “me”Destructive actsNot living free

DesperationWounds and painFeeling helplessIs it all in vain?

Strength and courageI search and prayGrant me the willOr die, I mayGod is it you?Did you hear me shoutDo you care enoughTo pull me out?

Suddenly climbingI can see the lightMy body emergesBy my own mightFree and empoweredNo matter the causeI’m certainly gratefulCan I get some applause?